tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38332081036808758182024-03-05T18:31:11.692-08:00blissful momentsA whole lot of love mixed with a little bit of charm...The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-71469859557690845972011-05-05T15:39:00.001-07:002011-05-05T15:39:52.187-07:00This made my day!<div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/19478287/" target="_blank"><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/19478287_VOjd3Fji_c.jpg" border="0" width="224 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.191739200.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.etsy.com/listing/61481578/a-clean-house-wasted-life-art&usg=__3on0j69450L45x3ZyHTI5KMjTRU=&h=1000&w=778&sz=135&hl=en&start=153&sig2=NpHF_kE1J17nvvq9vpCXxg&zoom=1&tbnid=htFncya4mglcEM:&tbnh=138&tbnw=99&ei=4Cl6TYySDMvd4AaVna2aBg&prev=/images%3Fq%3DA%2BClean%2BHouse%2BIs%2BA%2BSign%2BOf%2BA%2BWasted%2BLife%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26sa%3DN%26rlz%3D1R1GGGL_en___GB313%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D606%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C3996&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1041&vpy=158&dur=1390&hovh=255&hovw=198&tx=116&ty=157&oei=cCl6Tb-UFYHKhAfl4eHwBg&page=9&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:153&biw=1280&bih=606">google.co.uk</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/ooolalacey/" target="_blank">Lacey</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-31529629506788649432011-05-03T11:42:00.000-07:002011-05-04T09:00:47.435-07:00Thanks Nana!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9FoeKPvFqtga8Na7NOcKurBBMiDiMu0gUOlVwZP0PE-ylr7eIQlbMeE1GoIhWdC-a1PfWh-WphRsApwkLZDsdkpNLEmwdKwdSeL1_LHhzh2s0SHXQ7jFAwXrtMBF67yoIkuPYxRFijh_/s1600/229390_10150279227848835_709208834_9426296_7259628_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602562655674309954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9FoeKPvFqtga8Na7NOcKurBBMiDiMu0gUOlVwZP0PE-ylr7eIQlbMeE1GoIhWdC-a1PfWh-WphRsApwkLZDsdkpNLEmwdKwdSeL1_LHhzh2s0SHXQ7jFAwXrtMBF67yoIkuPYxRFijh_/s320/229390_10150279227848835_709208834_9426296_7259628_n.jpg" /></a> Such a happy little love :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFyM0BAPheciIujhNFwm4Zns7enJieczI8cGGEIr0n4l9aK_bZVZQTrxvgDwqbCloeTmDmC3HAEQeFGH86P44gxZUcQYFEiPf1kiyatKo1Y38cMKGncSXPMOrdvJvD6pp1RDtnfMtbi_b/s1600/angel.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602562651919478322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFyM0BAPheciIujhNFwm4Zns7enJieczI8cGGEIr0n4l9aK_bZVZQTrxvgDwqbCloeTmDmC3HAEQeFGH86P44gxZUcQYFEiPf1kiyatKo1Y38cMKGncSXPMOrdvJvD6pp1RDtnfMtbi_b/s320/angel.bmp" /></a> Tutu made by Clarissa Judy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs70ii9oUgcySVZ91-tzL8jVHoqiwREqoskpoPnejVOHDl0s1p8xIAEe5ERqiBynFNILXRigXlTgvCxaOMHMjPO6qcJNjDYE6BFIKLp8Er9QfWHtnMBY93eBQCMaTUHz_ECYbEAkQNfzms/s1600/227778_10150279227713835_709208834_9426293_2174849_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602562647159542610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs70ii9oUgcySVZ91-tzL8jVHoqiwREqoskpoPnejVOHDl0s1p8xIAEe5ERqiBynFNILXRigXlTgvCxaOMHMjPO6qcJNjDYE6BFIKLp8Er9QfWHtnMBY93eBQCMaTUHz_ECYbEAkQNfzms/s320/227778_10150279227713835_709208834_9426293_2174849_n.jpg" /></a> Momma and bug.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>My mom was here this past week and took Aviana and me to get some pictures done. They turned out really cute. Aviana is a little over 7 months old and almost crawling. I love her to pieces. (I'll post my favorite of Aviana and Nana when I get home) </div></div></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-87908473356500491562011-05-03T09:14:00.000-07:002011-05-03T09:19:15.980-07:00A little scary..I stumbled upon this article and was saddened by the rating for the United States. As a new Mom the amount of children that die before the age of 5 is quite alarming. It is sad to think that such a "rich" country has such a high death rate. What do you think?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/03/501364/main20059276.shtml">http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/03/501364/main20059276.shtml</a>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-36392901174729996912011-04-13T14:57:00.001-07:002011-04-13T15:10:48.033-07:00Marry Me...I heard the song "Marry Me" by Train today and it made my heart happy. It was a perfect song for me as I am about to celebrate 2 years of marriage with my love. I just love the way he sings it and how simple the lyrics are. Listen to it here... <a href="http://youtu.be/Ess2qlVHl6E">http://youtu.be/Ess2qlVHl6E</a>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-59402308545949151162011-04-12T08:22:00.000-07:002011-04-12T08:59:41.549-07:00finding inspiration<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#996633;">There has been a lot on my mind lately. Some days are better than others but overall things have been pretty good in the Munguia household. We struggle with daily things just like everyone else; like when will we find time to clean, shop, get organized, check the finances, are we saving enough, are all Aviana's needs being met, are all OUR needs being met? Yadda yadda, but today I was struggling with a situation that presented itself yesterday and as I was browsing some online blogs this morning I came across a blog that stopped me instantly. After reading this woman's story I became a little more grounded as to the importance of living in each and every moment whether it is pleasant moment or one that I really could have done without. Her story is heartbreaking as she is a recent widow at 29 with twin girls right around a year old. Her husband died without warning. I find strength from her. She is a single Mom, working, living and supporting her two babies on her own. I absolutely cannot imagine living in her shoes but learning about her push for strength and finding hope each day she lives is amazingly inspiring and uplifting. My struggles seem so tiny compared to hers. I will visit her blog frequently as I know it will help inspire me to be a better person. Is there anyone who inspires you to be better? If not, find someone and learn from them. Sometimes the most gut wrenching stories can give you more peace and hope in YOUR life that you may have otherwise not found. </span></span><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#996633;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:100%;color:#996633;">"Hope is that thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops... at all." ~Emily Dickinson</span></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-66341747860587573032011-04-11T10:06:00.000-07:002011-04-11T15:40:49.956-07:00little bug.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-ezIFqKW8kV82_N9PHqqZiS24b3LbVWUoGkR5OstjF5_RKoTeA83uuYBvIOD1-HPaI7R3rWOsx7uagu8jkPJhEzLvmA2qi4JyFNVyV6Y4MIF_GpdRKokjHjFClrtuuonNrOFNf1df8tv/s1600/215721_10150260141263835_709208834_9226125_969141_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594374764148840418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-ezIFqKW8kV82_N9PHqqZiS24b3LbVWUoGkR5OstjF5_RKoTeA83uuYBvIOD1-HPaI7R3rWOsx7uagu8jkPJhEzLvmA2qi4JyFNVyV6Y4MIF_GpdRKokjHjFClrtuuonNrOFNf1df8tv/s320/215721_10150260141263835_709208834_9226125_969141_n.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31HbLOd-kv2WC24RHBCXvBiXvkYPO6pexanPmHoZkOYRv1InJPSjNN7DHGnybK_0jkEfxezGy_sVS2WclaytX-HaOhGovBynhxWK_FcXHw3UBXvMeM1qa72CukRQdraMOKSoxgWwSKzTJ/s1600/217421_10150256094423835_709208834_9199101_3959182_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594374763362774530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh31HbLOd-kv2WC24RHBCXvBiXvkYPO6pexanPmHoZkOYRv1InJPSjNN7DHGnybK_0jkEfxezGy_sVS2WclaytX-HaOhGovBynhxWK_FcXHw3UBXvMeM1qa72CukRQdraMOKSoxgWwSKzTJ/s320/217421_10150256094423835_709208834_9199101_3959182_n.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYfmtPfXPZS9JC6ABTst06FGuJbyK8EqzWy6OvQIyTxhJYsFa40twRDERKGmZVFMnWkphx3oxoonn84F0XlrKfZxMPkoJaoTKq5kl3YVHx7uJ5_Ds6SaPWuVeAdii6aIbkgVgXPDMAN6c/s1600/216580_10150260141318835_709208834_9226126_6966700_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594374756145772434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYfmtPfXPZS9JC6ABTst06FGuJbyK8EqzWy6OvQIyTxhJYsFa40twRDERKGmZVFMnWkphx3oxoonn84F0XlrKfZxMPkoJaoTKq5kl3YVHx7uJ5_Ds6SaPWuVeAdii6aIbkgVgXPDMAN6c/s320/216580_10150260141318835_709208834_9226126_6966700_n.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><em><span style="color:#996633;">Isn't she the cutest!? I'm in love with her smiley, giggly, fun-natured, independent and stubborn little personality. I'm gonna have my hands full but will be sure to love on (well as much as I can) this little bug as she matures into an amazing little <em><strong>girl</strong></em>. sigh. </span></em></div></div></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-13395094001016715032011-03-15T09:16:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:09:19.279-07:00just as it should be<div align="center"><em><span style="color:#663300;">I have been struggling lately. Sometimes I feel as though life is just passing me by so quickly that I have no time to sit and take it all in. Before the baby life seemed so <strong>simple </strong>and I couldn't wait for life to become more "exciting." It definitely didn't let me down. Once she arrived the moments just kept passing faster and faster and faster and there wasn't anything I could do about it. I remember I was nursing Aviana at home when she was just a few days old and thinking how could life be any more perfect? Why did having her change my world and change it so much that I felt in a <strong>whirlwind</strong>? Then all of sudden the emotions took over and I had glimpses of her being this little girl running around and I broke down in tears wishing and hoping she would not get any bigger than right in that moment. Jerry came in the room when these emotions started and I told him, "I don't want her to get any bigger! Can't she just stay this little forever?" He thought I was crazy at that moment as he said "She is only a few days old! And you will have another baby someday. She has to get big eventually." This moment has stuck with me so clearly and I remember it often and it makes me smile. I still feel like she is growing way too fast. Why has life sprinted forward since having a child? I guess I'll never understand and can't change what will be but I do hope that time slows down just a bit so I can take in each moment with a little more gratitude and joy. Motherhood has changed <strong>who</strong> I am and how I want to live my life and I couldn't ask for more. <strong>Life is simple yet so complicated.</strong></span></em></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="color:#663300;">Listen to your life. All moments are key moments.</span></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="color:#663300;">~Frederick Buechner</span></strong></em></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-14758094500429291892011-03-09T10:16:00.000-08:002011-03-10T08:20:26.417-08:00crafting junkie<span style="color:#663300;"><em>So I've never been "creative" or "crafty" to say the least but once I found out that I was having a girl that all changed. A couple of my girlfriends showed me how to make bows and flowers for Aviana as I am sure you have seen in her pictures. It seems that whenever I dress her, her outfit is not complete without a cute head piece! Anyway, I recently taught myself how to make some flower rosettes for my hair. You can add them to just about anything and they are interchangeable too! I currently wear them with a headband but you can add them to a shirt, hat, purse, picture frame, throw pillow or anything that needs some updating or uniqueness. I plan to stitch some small, colored rosettes on plain onesies for Aviana to wear this summer since it will be so dang hot she will be living in those things! I'm so excited to start creating more pretties for her! As you can tell it's currently my obsession to "create" but I seem to only be able to do it when Aviana is sleeping or if Jerry is home to keep an eye on her. Here are a few pictures of the ones I have made so far...these pictures are less than great thanks to my cell phone but nonetheless you get the point.</em><br /></span><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#663300;">A few of the first ones I made...<br /><br /></span></em><em><span style="color:#663300;"></span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8jMVcUkZQWOfKTwHmVRYxhSmpjwXjNvi7Gf2QG-J7knYBfMpeoLgKk3l7St7vYhQF0eHRQsc6fFmQdMwABMv7GJ0DIxn3HYmygZS3RxFkzLMLNvr3lTePcBr90WmOBYKVVBTqv_K-z0y/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582148123365839106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8jMVcUkZQWOfKTwHmVRYxhSmpjwXjNvi7Gf2QG-J7knYBfMpeoLgKk3l7St7vYhQF0eHRQsc6fFmQdMwABMv7GJ0DIxn3HYmygZS3RxFkzLMLNvr3lTePcBr90WmOBYKVVBTqv_K-z0y/s320/photo.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#663300;">One for my friend...<br /></span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VIzzLXBpEPNqL1fDTwKAfVToGoxBpLckm2X0mgJy2UbWSBD_hdRI2pJfIe_5dqzAOhn9zRuXoKDRG28Q4T2gWNI3qjQ-JUbcO9b3FaiBs8_FelZOtIclT_9wodG8D7QBDMr6B-ZWpxDa/s1600/photo3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582148118071928738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4VIzzLXBpEPNqL1fDTwKAfVToGoxBpLckm2X0mgJy2UbWSBD_hdRI2pJfIe_5dqzAOhn9zRuXoKDRG28Q4T2gWNI3qjQ-JUbcO9b3FaiBs8_FelZOtIclT_9wodG8D7QBDMr6B-ZWpxDa/s320/photo3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#663300;">For another friend...<br /></span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPEdTPj2Z5F7W_qvt_W94wG25xzoAowCD_U52eJkdU2LKcFlhu25dRmNWG2OKQrHgnNv77MPMgywc7DB8UYUUTglmEMLBUaJH2SLhgQCupppfjspMQAvZEbTE9pezIQrVFqawouoEhXVA/s1600/photo4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582481811859983762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPEdTPj2Z5F7W_qvt_W94wG25xzoAowCD_U52eJkdU2LKcFlhu25dRmNWG2OKQrHgnNv77MPMgywc7DB8UYUUTglmEMLBUaJH2SLhgQCupppfjspMQAvZEbTE9pezIQrVFqawouoEhXVA/s320/photo4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#663300;">This one is my favorite...</span></em><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7YL4qkfhPAMHwAVmNWTkIa6R-_NyattteuWahQruy6fF_pwQQkQ2Q2lnAuvyKCUdMbrwx14QFqDkx7rNgq99duv4ch3Y0v0gv1mmF9mFnKriVzYJPKD7XV8th58fwiAq9rBlPfHCR4Zr/s1600/photo2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582148110447096370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7YL4qkfhPAMHwAVmNWTkIa6R-_NyattteuWahQruy6fF_pwQQkQ2Q2lnAuvyKCUdMbrwx14QFqDkx7rNgq99duv4ch3Y0v0gv1mmF9mFnKriVzYJPKD7XV8th58fwiAq9rBlPfHCR4Zr/s320/photo2.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="color:#663300;">I will be making lots more this weekend and trying out different ways of making them unique! I have a few new ideas brewing....yay!</span></em></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-85664192031136043622011-03-09T09:50:00.000-08:002011-03-09T12:14:43.514-08:005 months and counting...Rice cereal experience...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjF_uxKiyqZ-HQcJwLt_lSKz_VBI9gbBGnG-QCYNf4JGPcyiGdmERZW0jxYuRq5Br4PO9BK2ZeMd-XiV92cmTOu4ioVjMLA7Ry4hYrDuLhIyNOIwNhFoE33HcpPA2tdbbk954AkpHQXUX/s1600/184386_10150193249828835_709208834_8826937_2379522_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582141916866280194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitjF_uxKiyqZ-HQcJwLt_lSKz_VBI9gbBGnG-QCYNf4JGPcyiGdmERZW0jxYuRq5Br4PO9BK2ZeMd-XiV92cmTOu4ioVjMLA7Ry4hYrDuLhIyNOIwNhFoE33HcpPA2tdbbk954AkpHQXUX/s320/184386_10150193249828835_709208834_8826937_2379522_n.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_AMZ-bOAgEymftsUw7ctS3NDwIUuchroidq6BkpdSuWghure3iTYeZoe5CSMw70yCJETcAno6B1IUrjCWGzlcudEBJq34BI1aECbW6QlVj4EgbGZmxV4FvPR7sM5jVdVRi2hxWrbNLvQ/s1600/183733_10150193248293835_709208834_8826913_2139309_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 307px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582141919027203538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_AMZ-bOAgEymftsUw7ctS3NDwIUuchroidq6BkpdSuWghure3iTYeZoe5CSMw70yCJETcAno6B1IUrjCWGzlcudEBJq34BI1aECbW6QlVj4EgbGZmxV4FvPR7sM5jVdVRi2hxWrbNLvQ/s320/183733_10150193248293835_709208834_8826913_2139309_n.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUv9siYq4PLEKQOHkxtUbM20CvgOiyh8NUUP_MJR_Xu_RpjLFR9Q2qyIJ6cf2bJ4L_RMJMeydr6aSy0zYKoF4jWKfXeRVUxSBWVFsNWVWPMEBmEBd69grBny9PQjB6697FwrcNJpdqRU9/s1600/183818_10150191753873835_709208834_8812191_4069332_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582141632482407682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUv9siYq4PLEKQOHkxtUbM20CvgOiyh8NUUP_MJR_Xu_RpjLFR9Q2qyIJ6cf2bJ4L_RMJMeydr6aSy0zYKoF4jWKfXeRVUxSBWVFsNWVWPMEBmEBd69grBny9PQjB6697FwrcNJpdqRU9/s320/183818_10150191753873835_709208834_8812191_4069332_n.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_XS9STeEMzk-EaxYzYk5BvVAY5IPMvOTtb7GpbBGl1ckhez2l1-UGO-yWqpNncTxDLCSNopcVQv1Q9a71asguqxFw1DW-taN0hBfNcQPmoiYe6ecfBiDX1ma5JBLSoXQ86jGm-DDf96N/s1600/182284_10150193249708835_709208834_8826934_5985443_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582141626332885794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_XS9STeEMzk-EaxYzYk5BvVAY5IPMvOTtb7GpbBGl1ckhez2l1-UGO-yWqpNncTxDLCSNopcVQv1Q9a71asguqxFw1DW-taN0hBfNcQPmoiYe6ecfBiDX1ma5JBLSoXQ86jGm-DDf96N/s320/182284_10150193249708835_709208834_8826934_5985443_n.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#663333;">My baby is well into her 5th month of life and is happy as can be.<br /><br />Some new things as of this month:<br /><br />~sitting up with little assistance from Momma<br />~eating rice cereal twice a day<br />~sleeping in her crib at night (This is a big one for Mom and Dad!)<br />~her first cold...she has a respiratory infection and is on breathing treatments. She is doing much better now, thank God!<br />~loves talking to Nana and her cousin via the computer. She talks up a storm when we are video chatting.<br />~Just this week she is VERY attached to me. I can't get anything done it seems. Sigh.<br /><br />Overall, she is getting big and more cute every day. We just love her to pieces.<br /><br />Oh and she is just shy of 15 lbs as of 3.7.11. We have her 6 month checkup at the end of this month!</span></strong>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-74770065563308835632011-02-05T10:16:00.000-08:002011-02-05T10:31:53.096-08:00Little MamaOne of my old friends is a photographer now and she did some shots of me and Aviana when she turned 4 months. She did a great job capturing Aviana's personality which is serious with a little bit of playful. These were taken at the Mesa Arts Center on 1.28.11. I did these without telling Jerry so I could surprise him with some Valentine's pictures of his girls (a little early)! He loved them!<br /><br />Here are a few shots so....enjoy! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_83jWqzLmAr0DNfOwvyItBiTrqkoq3LnyI9J9y96U6P-x9xf7P18WaQhSrg2S_RK0-ZNGTBg2Ws5qp19EfExIK7oDObFNuTIfM9UpP1en8TIQ8tqEzBlJD3A3JGXC0VuhO01uKNz8WDh9/s1600/DSC00008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_83jWqzLmAr0DNfOwvyItBiTrqkoq3LnyI9J9y96U6P-x9xf7P18WaQhSrg2S_RK0-ZNGTBg2Ws5qp19EfExIK7oDObFNuTIfM9UpP1en8TIQ8tqEzBlJD3A3JGXC0VuhO01uKNz8WDh9/s320/DSC00008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570273428361690738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNzKMxZszC8kzUi8OKmvhsuTp5vd-Ap2IiDbasicCoufMHgLbG-8I8J9PZbRj6suXCKWt4ecqwYqfAdPjzX2gypkyeU3dP6Yfh0T8zoSHWhDS3Rlf8uu3CnAmF0KRMn7xV9yBcIVIRrcq/s1600/DSC00012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsNzKMxZszC8kzUi8OKmvhsuTp5vd-Ap2IiDbasicCoufMHgLbG-8I8J9PZbRj6suXCKWt4ecqwYqfAdPjzX2gypkyeU3dP6Yfh0T8zoSHWhDS3Rlf8uu3CnAmF0KRMn7xV9yBcIVIRrcq/s320/DSC00012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570273420758720962" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOS0ts9aWDGsLab9ExFslYxW19mt_BKtZbe1HucX1fex9UZbhF0u_Jmz7GDe3ceQP5WykKPjjbgP5tTXDZRiWWcCCOKODCzM1Pyc4-yWw4HHfAbvEP7o8HQ4eUQNvYQlYUMdEDUemrW6SD/s1600/DSC00019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOS0ts9aWDGsLab9ExFslYxW19mt_BKtZbe1HucX1fex9UZbhF0u_Jmz7GDe3ceQP5WykKPjjbgP5tTXDZRiWWcCCOKODCzM1Pyc4-yWw4HHfAbvEP7o8HQ4eUQNvYQlYUMdEDUemrW6SD/s320/DSC00019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570273416832021826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjGleiCQc9R7CPgsUBBvo3wB51jtlJ3dM9RKCY_mxEvCVMWLtgZrTBsi40kKZApd_KaTXiAQiaxPegg7DN5f0ECV4LiXAY_Fq7x56IUMs4AHDbAEQRZ2Yg2UFwFhKY3JgW28vWkfWi-Gf/s1600/DSC00020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjGleiCQc9R7CPgsUBBvo3wB51jtlJ3dM9RKCY_mxEvCVMWLtgZrTBsi40kKZApd_KaTXiAQiaxPegg7DN5f0ECV4LiXAY_Fq7x56IUMs4AHDbAEQRZ2Yg2UFwFhKY3JgW28vWkfWi-Gf/s320/DSC00020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570273407486987090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEybk5kVbvDE63abpWJvvaz7RHZbrVeRAzg-2UKJg1NrCcDUOSX3QnyUHXKzXsSfOWL1DvtjTdsLkOWJRTLxWKNcQK7bD9q2ybnikW_mcgYxbiWf76p2o30gWf6yo2gWSg1iaTFyr295Wb/s1600/DSC00002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEybk5kVbvDE63abpWJvvaz7RHZbrVeRAzg-2UKJg1NrCcDUOSX3QnyUHXKzXsSfOWL1DvtjTdsLkOWJRTLxWKNcQK7bD9q2ybnikW_mcgYxbiWf76p2o30gWf6yo2gWSg1iaTFyr295Wb/s320/DSC00002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570273401506948706" /></a><br /><br />Chaille Michael PhotographyThe Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-67396404629633341582011-01-31T09:09:00.000-08:002011-01-31T11:17:00.292-08:00My little challenge...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQPOV4SDGFS6Pp2zU4QF-2QkSCgrnZk03ThvhcjRZ8PFGkY-eURIcv3SJNI4z6kNmlvQeckkO6NThnbANJsnngB4JSVSzyouCqY_gJ5S6DQnVCyq5qupYp93VlIax6ZMP7T6vKEOAnbLs/s1600/3.5+months.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568405123606809682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQPOV4SDGFS6Pp2zU4QF-2QkSCgrnZk03ThvhcjRZ8PFGkY-eURIcv3SJNI4z6kNmlvQeckkO6NThnbANJsnngB4JSVSzyouCqY_gJ5S6DQnVCyq5qupYp93VlIax6ZMP7T6vKEOAnbLs/s320/3.5+months.bmp" /></a> 3.5 months 1/2/11
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<br /><div>So Aviana has been a super easy and laid back baby which has made the transition into parenthood extremely effortless...but the tides are turning and I am not sure how I feel about it. I think she is starting to teethe and as a new Mom I am not sure what I am supposed to do. She has teether rings and toys but those don't seem to do much. I can't tell on her gums if she is getting tooth buds or not. The gums aren't white or aything so I am completely lost. She goes from being super happy to a tantrum within seconds....she is a drooly mess a lot of the time and fights to take naps. Are these signs of teething? If anyone has any advice I will be grateful for some input because I feel like I am not meeting her needs some of the time. I just wish she could talk and tell me what is going on. HA!</div>
<br />In other Aviana news...she is rolling over, trying to sit up, talks all the time, grabs anything she can and is getting better about napping in her crib! Jerry freaks when he gets her from her crib and she is on her belly...she is getting so big and much more entertaining to say the least. She is a little over 4 months and doing well with her growth. At her 4 month check up she was; 13lbs 11oz and 26 inches long (doc didn't believe it at first). She is right at 95% in height; she's gonna be a tall one!</div>
<br />We love watching her grow and change and can't believe we found out we were pregnant a year ago already. Time sure has flown by but we sure are blessed to have a beautiful baby girl to call our own. <3</div></div>
<br />The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-17885044828377604112011-01-27T10:19:00.000-08:002011-04-11T11:14:07.539-07:00Unconditional Love.<div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">What does this mean...? </span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">Very simply it means love without end even in the most scary and heart aching of situations. I was reminded of this last night through none other than a reality show. I was instantly grounded and found myself <em><strong>questioning</strong></em> the power of love. A young woman was newly engaged to her long time love and unexpectedly she was in a car accident that left her with a permanent brain injury and in a wheel chair. Her life was no longer her own and relies solely on caregivers to meet her every need, daily. No wedding had occurred prior to this accident but her fiance remained by her side and still is until this day. No one should be robbed of their life in such a traumatic way but God has a plan for everyone and there isn't one thing anyone can do to change His plan. Her fiance made a comment during this show stating "What kind of man would I be to leave after her accident?" I was taken back by this statement because I'm sure most people wouldn't know what to do after such an awful event. I am not sure what I would do to say the least but I do know that with unconditional love, all things are possible. Love takes on so many forms and is the very <em><strong>foundation</strong></em> that all good things come from. Does the fiance have to be with her romantically going forward? No, but because he "loves" her he is by her side and loving her the best way he knows how. What a beautiful person he is for loving her <em><strong>unconditionally</strong></em>. I am inspired to practice unconditional love as often as possible and not just with my loved ones but with anyone who may need a bit of uplifting in their lives. <em><strong>Love</strong></em> is powerful to say the least.</span></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-41062207484391185332011-01-26T08:14:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:17:26.066-08:00Sacrifice.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRbZss1y35otHp4KMqOcKZ4HIBVvDcXS_3c5tpSheUnHUdSkl5bzNF-rD9yxUyYLvvNxwoQWNEwRQqSYIh2XD5DTwUTx_nXblsL7ph91D8ItQLUaoLSE9WlsV-XqlFzFVcCAvWgHrr15s/s1600/untitled.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566538409016952722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRbZss1y35otHp4KMqOcKZ4HIBVvDcXS_3c5tpSheUnHUdSkl5bzNF-rD9yxUyYLvvNxwoQWNEwRQqSYIh2XD5DTwUTx_nXblsL7ph91D8ItQLUaoLSE9WlsV-XqlFzFVcCAvWgHrr15s/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;">It's been a while since I have blogged and I feel as though life has been a bit crazy and unpredictable lately. I have made some changes to my little world, some for the better and some that have caused more stress than peace. This is life and I am learning how to survive in the role as a new Mom, a good wife and a dedicated co-worker. All of which have caused me some personal heartache in more ways than I can count. This isn't a bad heartache but rather a change in how I perceive this new world I am living in. Being a new Mom can be, well, stressful and enlightening. I know I am good Mom to our little angel but balancing everything that has come my way has been a challenge to say the least. I have been back to work since mid December...this in itself has made me realize what is really important in this short life. Cutting back my hours, changing offices and positions was a difficult but necessary move for me personally. I feel I need to be with Aviana as much as possible these first years and am making every effort to do so. Making sacrifices is inevitable when you are a Mom and this is a lesson my Mother has reminded me of in these past few months. <strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Sacrifice=love</span>. </em></strong>Oh boy does it! I don't think too many of us look at this equation and really think about it. We sacrifice things we may or may not need and we do this so that love will shine through to those who need it. Myself going to part time to be with Aviana more is an example of this. Learning to change the lifestyle I am accustomed to in order to be more present in the moments that truly matter; motherhood and family. These are the moments I live for...watching my baby <em><span style="color:#000000;">laugh, smile, cry, sleep and play</span></em>. I try to remember this simple idea of sacrifice every day but at times it can be tough. Sacrificing is not easy for most of us but it can be so rewarding and simply, <em>uplifting</em>. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:85%;"><em>I hope you take a look at what you have sacrificed lately simply for love. </em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-89584205663384741172010-11-13T12:44:00.001-08:002011-01-26T10:33:40.088-08:00Reflections....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGr9Hu3tvaJgTDc2xrffWW4ICSDnz8MyDEiqL3xehwSFJFXQkvsxHbFhaS5_rN2T4AMHdc-GYOsokVmfD9YIMXMDzO0427BrKBcZ0WvPFX-APinrZsqM6Lqbnj-9_fLYFKXz9aBpw2mng/s1600/Kelly+Munguia+baby+pics+127-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139295291471154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGr9Hu3tvaJgTDc2xrffWW4ICSDnz8MyDEiqL3xehwSFJFXQkvsxHbFhaS5_rN2T4AMHdc-GYOsokVmfD9YIMXMDzO0427BrKBcZ0WvPFX-APinrZsqM6Lqbnj-9_fLYFKXz9aBpw2mng/s320/Kelly+Munguia+baby+pics+127-1.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AzY39mn0deBiaB0v4tXJEAAswclaY3OBjS1x-6ptmqy662p9clnicFjRaOgjpoI5j5_W4h1rEc51JgiPX-aTmATKlaa_lRc2zZVtNjhNHq0IDV7nNTm4gQJq-TEVd4T91uyWQonBC86I/s1600/aviana-1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139287208239762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AzY39mn0deBiaB0v4tXJEAAswclaY3OBjS1x-6ptmqy662p9clnicFjRaOgjpoI5j5_W4h1rEc51JgiPX-aTmATKlaa_lRc2zZVtNjhNHq0IDV7nNTm4gQJq-TEVd4T91uyWQonBC86I/s320/aviana-1.jpg" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx3ZI5W83ZPyEmfWG0dbbHr2P5eCHxr48yTP4G0zuSzAYDz2N6E-Aq3LW-H_t26gMg62uVA-Ci5E8P6ZeDetgwlzxBStltztr1rWCVEoSSCYo4oB9v4E7cWvfp3EToiApmS47qWNVJEMz/s1600/SDC14917.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139275690415138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXx3ZI5W83ZPyEmfWG0dbbHr2P5eCHxr48yTP4G0zuSzAYDz2N6E-Aq3LW-H_t26gMg62uVA-Ci5E8P6ZeDetgwlzxBStltztr1rWCVEoSSCYo4oB9v4E7cWvfp3EToiApmS47qWNVJEMz/s320/SDC14917.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7H7ZK_IZvZBik-K5ypfbBo8xvUr3tDaPMO7343VJ_AJKOgEnJhusShPcmWT9VJspLuXg5yaeHXYJsngbV9LABowAT2fJkqeNu1feezCBVae8w8RbhH_IcMlRAfjf-3Z19ecRergVIOJPi/s1600/SDC14914.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139262431579170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7H7ZK_IZvZBik-K5ypfbBo8xvUr3tDaPMO7343VJ_AJKOgEnJhusShPcmWT9VJspLuXg5yaeHXYJsngbV9LABowAT2fJkqeNu1feezCBVae8w8RbhH_IcMlRAfjf-3Z19ecRergVIOJPi/s320/SDC14914.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">These past few weeks have flown by to say the least. My life has changed dramatically but I am feeling as though it has always been this way. It is amazing how Aviana has added so much love and excitement to our very regular and peaceful lives. She brings so much love, laughter and of course the dreaded worry that comes with having a baby to care for. The worry is so worth the reward of seeing her grow, smile and love being in our arms. She is such a blessing and I can't imagine my life without her. The best part of being a Mom is knowing that my everyday actions affect her little life and will determine her happiness. Jerry and I love being her parents and are so thrilled with how she has developed over the last few weeks. She has started to smile at our faces (mostly her daddy's face), she can almost hold her head up all on her own and just in the past few days she found her hands. She loves to have her diaper changed and it even sparks a little giggle from her. It is such a joy to watch her explore her environment and take in every inch of what she sees. I find myself just staring at her while she sleeps and get sad that she is growing so fast and wish that she could stay little forever. I know this is impossible and I do look forward to her upcoming developments. She is a strong little one and I know seeing her grow each day will fill my heart with more joy than I could ever imagine, for this I am extremely grateful!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#663333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;">The Holidays are fast approaching and we are looking forward to celebrating with Aviana! So many "firsts" to look forward to. I will be sure to post more pics as the weeks go on. :)</span></span></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-17900062574162631032010-10-30T12:02:00.001-07:002011-01-26T10:32:32.797-08:001 month<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyozjiygWxOmo_Kd5f4L_lOxKiIu3461EIcVcWK9pfmBndVMEtqSHmm7xoJdjhNR6u0lPbZZlJTpGma0hjLaxfaW6gOdjpk__HlXhutQ3btX2geDDbwAEjY48_EnslOJBPKYXD6ZmEevxi/s1600/SDC14863.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533916884132448738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyozjiygWxOmo_Kd5f4L_lOxKiIu3461EIcVcWK9pfmBndVMEtqSHmm7xoJdjhNR6u0lPbZZlJTpGma0hjLaxfaW6gOdjpk__HlXhutQ3btX2geDDbwAEjY48_EnslOJBPKYXD6ZmEevxi/s320/SDC14863.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQZn1qqIg8_1K4FeRrpuCMVKOk6BhbEWMao1iv_lmkDARLmwNTfXO-m1Y4Q-R4V7hyQ6XPX-xOCmgbDnCr-0UOSaZfYwUJCTRcK0rfrDUziaSleZeSMkjEU0jzc0H6Wcjam3q2VGOHuvW/s1600/SDC14873.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533916880522576434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQZn1qqIg8_1K4FeRrpuCMVKOk6BhbEWMao1iv_lmkDARLmwNTfXO-m1Y4Q-R4V7hyQ6XPX-xOCmgbDnCr-0UOSaZfYwUJCTRcK0rfrDUziaSleZeSMkjEU0jzc0H6Wcjam3q2VGOHuvW/s320/SDC14873.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J_m0ddzxSZoGe31EofZGoBtrBquXxCeReisLiq9VFirVcyMnB1dwcA52Pr_1RuLW_u7Md5vD0WuW2L8Wf930yWLlB0YX2pdZAsgzQLJ8PkPFD5A2yTatkz0B7Uk02bTsNHfedBurVsmW/s1600/SDC14869.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533916873507304306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9J_m0ddzxSZoGe31EofZGoBtrBquXxCeReisLiq9VFirVcyMnB1dwcA52Pr_1RuLW_u7Md5vD0WuW2L8Wf930yWLlB0YX2pdZAsgzQLJ8PkPFD5A2yTatkz0B7Uk02bTsNHfedBurVsmW/s320/SDC14869.jpg" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Aviana is 1 month old! Time flies but we are loving every second. She is growing big, starting to hold her head up, smiles (mostly at her daddy) and is awake more and more every day. Aviana is a sweet baby and we are looking forward to seeing her meet those much anticipated milestones in the next few months.</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"> </span>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-35902695697583989102010-10-04T14:56:00.001-07:002011-01-26T10:33:15.053-08:00She's here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MBqWY8rY7MGGKOCwXrkqvi_2M_d2cZn61SlSLcJju1_d1-I8y4KdQabEkCf1vvwh1PWJTti-_-y3avgp96GltR5wGbnx7ZxY3VLijirtvIGHHwz8QDpcpMIN355iw4vo5FOvGWjV4Ypd/s1600/SDC14548.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524315357385424594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MBqWY8rY7MGGKOCwXrkqvi_2M_d2cZn61SlSLcJju1_d1-I8y4KdQabEkCf1vvwh1PWJTti-_-y3avgp96GltR5wGbnx7ZxY3VLijirtvIGHHwz8QDpcpMIN355iw4vo5FOvGWjV4Ypd/s320/SDC14548.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxCh-k9NMkR7jWNn6181sL7lhA7EFUxvR6LQn8VgvSmCdSJjb2TAbUZaro2Ef4CTu7hzUSSetWDOV6n3ff3QGZFZTICwgauOqFTc3v6gfuccKL6g6MD0nd-QeENbfMW3s2vYygOVjztjb/s1600/SDC14688.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524315387085362466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxCh-k9NMkR7jWNn6181sL7lhA7EFUxvR6LQn8VgvSmCdSJjb2TAbUZaro2Ef4CTu7hzUSSetWDOV6n3ff3QGZFZTICwgauOqFTc3v6gfuccKL6g6MD0nd-QeENbfMW3s2vYygOVjztjb/s320/SDC14688.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOh-ulkRBrJMjaqTguSAUyPKhLd5TDoMhiewGxld_Cy2PBVc8DZa_oI7rf_hYb2je867pYA3oJhsuYOjpSmbPONtM637IQc4u28F3sDyDsl9CdfhaA1QEb4SszKyZVRQRH9U52kXUJ0Fm/s1600/SDC14600.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524315381403628882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOh-ulkRBrJMjaqTguSAUyPKhLd5TDoMhiewGxld_Cy2PBVc8DZa_oI7rf_hYb2je867pYA3oJhsuYOjpSmbPONtM637IQc4u28F3sDyDsl9CdfhaA1QEb4SszKyZVRQRH9U52kXUJ0Fm/s320/SDC14600.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTCxjVXS79MtvuTS0EL1hlBN92lnnSHW3BSPMWd3_ieoEga-l-eJEO8pqLFSJHD7Up18ZhyJkQuDqEwUQgP0ek6W2TlBw-75hAVOjf2BzFQ4MZV3hOoT9bsw-Ff7O1MxAzT2357xRGAfp/s1600/SDC14592.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524315369103300690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTCxjVXS79MtvuTS0EL1hlBN92lnnSHW3BSPMWd3_ieoEga-l-eJEO8pqLFSJHD7Up18ZhyJkQuDqEwUQgP0ek6W2TlBw-75hAVOjf2BzFQ4MZV3hOoT9bsw-Ff7O1MxAzT2357xRGAfp/s320/SDC14592.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgt8oe8WVzsEJj14wgoZ4tMNwSyGMGV72na75G8M8e40enP0K9cKhr-Cs01aIGPgl5_CIP_pGrs4xH7yaeEOsR8T5UQqqIGLaSLIrs3FIg5mm5hT1jsvsZZV82wV_FET9EZk9-p01WncY/s1600/SDC14588.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524315362968024898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgt8oe8WVzsEJj14wgoZ4tMNwSyGMGV72na75G8M8e40enP0K9cKhr-Cs01aIGPgl5_CIP_pGrs4xH7yaeEOsR8T5UQqqIGLaSLIrs3FIg5mm5hT1jsvsZZV82wV_FET9EZk9-p01WncY/s320/SDC14588.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><b>We were blessed with a healthy baby girl! Aviana Elise was born on 9.24.10 at 2:48pm. She was 7lbs 6oz, 20.5 inches long. She is a wonderful baby and we are loving every moment with her. Jerry had to go back to work today so we miss him lots but are looking forward to spending the evenings with him! Here are a few pics of Aviana. Enjoy!</b></span></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-45764292887536126852010-09-20T19:38:00.000-07:002010-09-20T19:48:35.428-07:00The week has come...<span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">This is the week we meet our little girl! September 24th at 3pm! I honestly cannot believe the time has come because it feels like yesterday it was January 23rd and I had just found out I was expecting. Now almost exactly 8 months later we get to see what we have created. Jerry is beyond excited to see his daughter and get to hold her for the first time as am I. I'm sure the day will fly by but I hope to have the most incredible memories from the experience. I will be sure to post pics when I can after I get home and settled sometime next week. Please keep us in your thoughts as we enter into the next stage of our lives, becoming PARENTS! </span></span>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-65320782943017640812010-09-10T09:32:00.001-07:002010-09-10T09:48:49.127-07:00Only 2 weeks left!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdH_AFVC7vY_Netut773ekPzi0AH6AyKjPnzUP9x1Jr9fHdNFwBDOW4E95Qt-VWDNTP7qSfAH7yALBKByPmqy1nH4_Z-VJhyTOnr6o_TcZIOgvp9me2fZWGwiGS72LtnRUzrj6yPO19hnx/s1600/Sept+baby+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdH_AFVC7vY_Netut773ekPzi0AH6AyKjPnzUP9x1Jr9fHdNFwBDOW4E95Qt-VWDNTP7qSfAH7yALBKByPmqy1nH4_Z-VJhyTOnr6o_TcZIOgvp9me2fZWGwiGS72LtnRUzrj6yPO19hnx/s320/Sept+baby+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515327334915981826" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />36 weeks 5 days...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have finally hit full term! YAY! The many prayers my family and friends have said for us have worked. I made it! There were many times we were scared that Aviana would make her appearance WAY early but thankfully she stayed put and has been growing right on track. We are currently scheduled for a c-section on September 24th after making the decision that I may not be able to handle labor with the back problem I currently have. I have finally come to terms that I will not be able to labor her but am hopeful that the next baby might be able to come with a normal delivery. Jerry and I are beyond excited to meet our little girl and can't believe we only have 2 more weekends with a quiet house. Oh how things are going to change but change for the better!The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-5009839412451814632010-08-29T18:45:00.001-07:002010-08-29T19:02:37.293-07:00A little belly love...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1AthVqws-XbbsrGcEKzrC7QTu-T1WfhpV5iZeqrSl0ZGpcIMgz6yeevwQNCJv6pDXsW0cNOqqNm9MulawgVgkev-xMep2y_dfNHPX5FqNNnYSySYZUk7sJ02dtdb2ol9qbDC-N0OCvWh/s1600/26.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1AthVqws-XbbsrGcEKzrC7QTu-T1WfhpV5iZeqrSl0ZGpcIMgz6yeevwQNCJv6pDXsW0cNOqqNm9MulawgVgkev-xMep2y_dfNHPX5FqNNnYSySYZUk7sJ02dtdb2ol9qbDC-N0OCvWh/s320/26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511017464311725682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78CExvGjrUDcZ_acZBCWNcGmB8dnuATFrOYMDOPYLV8stBkVqTeMkQx1dWyYJznKjS1Owu9O4KfrT2CpzzUX5oF_bU3-PJVto4H9pQ_GBD4_IuWgy9lnrOvRjukJc5ErKgeJqh9dT1Vj4/s1600/27.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78CExvGjrUDcZ_acZBCWNcGmB8dnuATFrOYMDOPYLV8stBkVqTeMkQx1dWyYJznKjS1Owu9O4KfrT2CpzzUX5oF_bU3-PJVto4H9pQ_GBD4_IuWgy9lnrOvRjukJc5ErKgeJqh9dT1Vj4/s320/27.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511013593599641954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mwftE7RakexgP21f1LXmzSrHPV2IPp1Xzk4x27gUWbRl6o8-liPo78xMIb7Je2HKQrhUbUkDMQYpvLYz7ei8RN6adA1lwgZ2SaIO8MP5oSNVH1jT8ADKczdI1N6Kc1qN0XtVElOSdZy2/s1600/22.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mwftE7RakexgP21f1LXmzSrHPV2IPp1Xzk4x27gUWbRl6o8-liPo78xMIb7Je2HKQrhUbUkDMQYpvLYz7ei8RN6adA1lwgZ2SaIO8MP5oSNVH1jT8ADKczdI1N6Kc1qN0XtVElOSdZy2/s320/22.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511013587675519714" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdALIJRGVQb_ELg5VU8D0jX4K2_RLgmGI0tFV7coFZdk6uAeRKSs8zoARzVAH60QAdQp0egd2Oo6WmfKHnO3Efb-is9OHsJSPp77blUQu-L5cJzva-uieJnw54pNDvLfJRlMQ41GGUaFF/s1600/17.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 218px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdALIJRGVQb_ELg5VU8D0jX4K2_RLgmGI0tFV7coFZdk6uAeRKSs8zoARzVAH60QAdQp0egd2Oo6WmfKHnO3Efb-is9OHsJSPp77blUQu-L5cJzva-uieJnw54pNDvLfJRlMQ41GGUaFF/s320/17.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511013577106837506" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A good friend who does photography gave me a session for my shower gift and these are a few of the shots she was able to get! We went to Schnepf Farms where they have all kinds of fun things. My favorite is the one with the red building. It was EXTREMELY humid that morning because there was a storm the night before so I was drenched but in all she was able to get some fun shots that I will cherish for years to come. Thanks Lisa! </span></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-69205408699308558852010-08-24T10:37:00.000-07:002010-08-29T18:56:11.463-07:005 more weeks :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnARXuzOcl4Rkabj3_gOLfPu76TEmd4W7laRKEudIGZM8CiJ7OetuF5HfK62das6IW7OBOCK-5Hz1XJU19Uqhd2RzjiImV6PJwT0l3wJkbe6ShRHDKRyDhqEc_3vvob4yzLiDsEPaO_SIt/s1600/41188_483026923834_709208834_6776228_7504443_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509036219966771986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnARXuzOcl4Rkabj3_gOLfPu76TEmd4W7laRKEudIGZM8CiJ7OetuF5HfK62das6IW7OBOCK-5Hz1XJU19Uqhd2RzjiImV6PJwT0l3wJkbe6ShRHDKRyDhqEc_3vvob4yzLiDsEPaO_SIt/s320/41188_483026923834_709208834_6776228_7504443_n.jpg" /></a>
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<br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><em><strong>Quick update on how we are doing...</strong></em></span></div>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; "><em><strong>I'm currently 34.5 weeks and CAN'T wait to be done. It seems that Aviana may make an appearance early but I'm not holding my breathe just yet. I am currently still working but that may be coming to an end soon. Not sure how I feel about it but will do whatever needs to be done to ensure she arrives safely. I will update more on that later this week or next.</strong></em></span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><em><strong>Above is a pic from over a week ago. I have more to post from her room but am waiting until this weekend to post those. Still a few more things I need to get done! This pic has her crib, which I adore, and the letters that 2 of my girlfriends and I made. They turned out so cute! (Thanks Ali and Heather)</strong></em></span>
<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><em><strong>She will be here soon and we are SO excited to finally meet her. And lucky for me, I'm not nervous just yet. More excited to see what her delivery will be like. It will be such an amazing experience no matter the outcome, so I am eager to see how it all plays out.</strong></em></span>
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<br /></strong></em></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><em><strong>Love to all. <3</strong></em></span></div>
<br />The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-75084824478096043162010-07-13T20:15:00.000-07:002010-07-13T20:17:21.111-07:0028 weeks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNRmLAG7NFZpymipj6HFXb0iBclBtTDb85_ONqA7DzelY_Ia8_UUsoBPhbzWtwpfTfd7ZWp0zClt2iueTy640EdP1gnUYZ2LQorZ1quPf7g0qBVI-7TDgD2cf1mBwkXYMsAodye7xFk0p/s1600/28+weeks.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 197px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNRmLAG7NFZpymipj6HFXb0iBclBtTDb85_ONqA7DzelY_Ia8_UUsoBPhbzWtwpfTfd7ZWp0zClt2iueTy640EdP1gnUYZ2LQorZ1quPf7g0qBVI-7TDgD2cf1mBwkXYMsAodye7xFk0p/s320/28+weeks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493595647995239970" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i>only 12 weeks to go...</i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><i><br /></i></span></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-29144549518678770742010-07-07T11:14:00.000-07:002010-07-07T11:37:04.746-07:00Baby stuff<span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;">I thought I would do a quick post of a few things we have purchased for the little lady's room! A while ago I ordered her crib bedding from Amazon. We initially were going to do pink, green and ivory for the nursery colors but after searching for the perfect bedding to go with this theme, the more I didn't like the colors. I LOVE the color green but was a little overwhelmed by having so much pink in her room. I am not a huge pink fan, never have been and I'm sure never will be! So....after looking through a catalog and seeing this bedding set I fell in love with, I decided to go way "out of the box" and get it. When I say "out of the box" I mean, not your typical girly colors! Nonetheless, I ordered it and hope I still love it once the crib arrives. Here is a pic...(I only got the crib bedding, bumper, dust ruffle and quilt, I may order more stuff once all put together)</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLm8aoJchCQrgI1KTVMmwe5g1uzkm2YQJqZbZygzHL9NmhbQtBCXtkFgiGgTq_arli0XKDBTENbAGAgZVITzPaH9qRjZaOFYSORkZ2zW5_elAhseK5nysrYhu5oX6FN6kbyhdGtiloYNHD/s1600/61lrPfMGBRL__SS500_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491230840670961490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLm8aoJchCQrgI1KTVMmwe5g1uzkm2YQJqZbZygzHL9NmhbQtBCXtkFgiGgTq_arli0XKDBTENbAGAgZVITzPaH9qRjZaOFYSORkZ2zW5_elAhseK5nysrYhu5oX6FN6kbyhdGtiloYNHD/s320/61lrPfMGBRL__SS500_.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;">I will wait to post about the crib furniture since it will be here at the end of this month (fingers crossed)! It is SO cute and I can hardly wait to see it. :)<br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc9933;">Now for the rocker...<br /><br />We initially fell in love with a Pottery Barn rocker but after doing the pricing it was WAY too expensive! So I researched online and found one for a much better price. It should be here tomorrow and I am excited to have Jerry put it together this weekend so I can try it out! We ordered the slipcover in beige, but if we don't like it I will take it back and get the chocolate one.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhia_u0VSFcE8e5s6eeV3QQsWE_0uoSAUUHf5UMd511zj6gQVJybF5O19NcyIT0VJ4k-kZiqP4RgfldX-cOR3uvt44L_9uqIPlMV_cpYS-Ep4iQOuqrUhlw1NdPc94Jj0e-evgayEAV-wRc/s1600/0002998633297_500X500.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491232071864403730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhia_u0VSFcE8e5s6eeV3QQsWE_0uoSAUUHf5UMd511zj6gQVJybF5O19NcyIT0VJ4k-kZiqP4RgfldX-cOR3uvt44L_9uqIPlMV_cpYS-Ep4iQOuqrUhlw1NdPc94Jj0e-evgayEAV-wRc/s320/0002998633297_500X500.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJd6XU_r3TU3y-Ty3s6coDt8pnpzPkeKN5VM0MwkG4LsCiy1aXlINfrB5Sva1Fx1sS1toOh4fZtw9ORg9OY9b1o4ooam57pfB9mKVVuv1JohcJul1emwNCSsFkHkWhGOoJ6U8U9FkZig2x/s1600/0002998633285_500X500.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491232889181490914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJd6XU_r3TU3y-Ty3s6coDt8pnpzPkeKN5VM0MwkG4LsCiy1aXlINfrB5Sva1Fx1sS1toOh4fZtw9ORg9OY9b1o4ooam57pfB9mKVVuv1JohcJul1emwNCSsFkHkWhGOoJ6U8U9FkZig2x/s320/0002998633285_500X500.jpg" /></a>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-24480672021468444732010-06-22T14:46:00.000-07:002010-06-22T15:11:35.906-07:00A quick belly update<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyClbQei5cDQ_LHZbeETpWQOjEPDjy96ExYYerH4NhyphenhyphenhXzDCz4pFRvNsgP6bxiGDLi0OoylZBUUSQx65ZqLNhUQQ4dKlToogrXt7qiUqpmjXlJzX4W37z3cuvnyp1ttV1DoOrnN9GXOnMz/s1600/31421_449912318834_709208834_5898524_2593076_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485720897121375954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyClbQei5cDQ_LHZbeETpWQOjEPDjy96ExYYerH4NhyphenhyphenhXzDCz4pFRvNsgP6bxiGDLi0OoylZBUUSQx65ZqLNhUQQ4dKlToogrXt7qiUqpmjXlJzX4W37z3cuvnyp1ttV1DoOrnN9GXOnMz/s320/31421_449912318834_709208834_5898524_2593076_n.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4ZC_UZJWrbUNjKMcRZ1yPuC3-lEgq4hRg_tpegahlbRosbf6IN7KYQKZIYKHqtAcBeagu8AgAYe8iWyiIqzkhUhDtzOjmUjbzxLsQYm80nmfcRaNdNx0JppEU8ZsBIjPzGxEs6Cxk8n7/s1600/37322_459396473834_709208834_6163571_3519491_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 166px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485720890649320162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4ZC_UZJWrbUNjKMcRZ1yPuC3-lEgq4hRg_tpegahlbRosbf6IN7KYQKZIYKHqtAcBeagu8AgAYe8iWyiIqzkhUhDtzOjmUjbzxLsQYm80nmfcRaNdNx0JppEU8ZsBIjPzGxEs6Cxk8n7/s320/37322_459396473834_709208834_6163571_3519491_n.jpg" /></a><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;"></span></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(Can you tell I'm tired?)</span></span></strong></em></div><div></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;">I know it has been a while since I added anything to this blog but honestly I have had no desire to blog. I thought I would do a quick update on my belly and how things have been going... </span></strong></em></div><div><div><br /><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;">The last update was when we found out we were having a girl! I have had numerous ultrasounds since then (18 weeks) after having a few issues. Nothing too serious; I have just been taking it easy since 20 weeks. I was on bed rest for a few weeks but finally went back to work. Other than my back hurting me daily I'm feeling pretty good. My belly has been growing and learning to get out of bed has been quite the challenge these days. Being pregnant is definitely not easy on the body but totally worth it :)</span></strong></em></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;"></span></strong></em></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;">I am now 25 weeks and counting down the days until our little lady arrives. We have ordered her nursery furniture but it won't be delivered until the end of July...so we are still waiting to get her room done. I can't wait to see the finished product. My Mom is coming next month and she will be making the curtains for her room. It will be nice to have her here as well as my sister in law, Erica and Carter. Unfortunately, my brother will not make it out here until the baby arrives. I can't wait to see him!</span></strong></em></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;"></span></strong></em></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;">I do have some more ultrasound pictures to scan but since we bought new Apple computers I have not hooked mine to the scanner--lack of energy! I will get to it hopefully soon.</span></strong></em></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;"></span></strong></em></div><div><em><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;">I hope to post again soon with some more photos of baby's room and my growing belly!</span></strong></em><br /></div><div></div></div></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-67471821835032808412010-05-05T12:58:00.000-07:002010-05-05T13:08:22.599-07:00It's a GIRL!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQm9a1zw9g45bMTnMLKkBEtWO9ncOvgWb-STeOKV8e7Epkz95Dl5L9sSjYgLYnPHa260MbcfMn1JVOszue_ygO5WBDZw2hRPt5lrB0TU1Rm9WXU8ZaneFLCO33_DCrql5if4K8BsbxygJ/s1600/baby+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467879061380238850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCQm9a1zw9g45bMTnMLKkBEtWO9ncOvgWb-STeOKV8e7Epkz95Dl5L9sSjYgLYnPHa260MbcfMn1JVOszue_ygO5WBDZw2hRPt5lrB0TU1Rm9WXU8ZaneFLCO33_DCrql5if4K8BsbxygJ/s320/baby+1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVpnSwoEfq41J1GvEQtmsAh4UxCte0K9LiVkzsaonbiXoiefCr0APR_H8Vyk4ruWpdiegPHDDER0XYhavDNFFjgDFhEEtgD1ptYRRcAqON2dnmRIa4atRRUJGq9szZvIZAJd1HZRhuLG4/s1600/baby+3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 242px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467879059137775522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVpnSwoEfq41J1GvEQtmsAh4UxCte0K9LiVkzsaonbiXoiefCr0APR_H8Vyk4ruWpdiegPHDDER0XYhavDNFFjgDFhEEtgD1ptYRRcAqON2dnmRIa4atRRUJGq9szZvIZAJd1HZRhuLG4/s320/baby+3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi5rQ0lp3SxVIbcQeKs7UWLX5ld1MHvT6vnrzLwInL0HVVnHCqguhXzMoe0CpqwWx5mKfGG2pi3MFlD3ReGSLKTN_V4HWuFjsybNdFoNS3x4dqDu2cBiiFkIOXHb63vPDQgtskR5orMbt/s1600/baby+4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467879051957230850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBi5rQ0lp3SxVIbcQeKs7UWLX5ld1MHvT6vnrzLwInL0HVVnHCqguhXzMoe0CpqwWx5mKfGG2pi3MFlD3ReGSLKTN_V4HWuFjsybNdFoNS3x4dqDu2cBiiFkIOXHb63vPDQgtskR5orMbt/s320/baby+4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#cc9933;">We can't believe it but we had our 2nd trimester ultrasound yesterday and they said we are having a GIRL!! Jerry and I are over the moon happy that we got to see her for a little while yesterday. It was so amazing to see her moving around. Her little hands, arms, legs, head and everything else were so precious. We really feel blessed that everything seemed perfect and she is growing right on schedule. The tech said she weighed 8oz.! Unbelievable. She is moving a lot more now and feeling her is so incredibly neat. Being pregnant gets more exciting as the days go on!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#cc9933;">I will keep updating as we progress with her room and such. Now all the fun stuff begins!</span> </span></div></div></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833208103680875818.post-88415809197882269852010-04-27T09:31:00.000-07:002010-04-27T09:44:46.896-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftGaB_Dpdq8ddyCGzOH7NGQ6UXAxEJnPQX5OKfJMcxNQpU9sA1veEI6ILR6NDgbPiODZgumNcEvFQhIo6TkASFP4m7egK_WUorw4HshfB9-IhRvev5f0fwsGkPXo5CDD-9IpToYIDBxXE/s1600/26870_434995353834_709208834_5560548_5264472_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 271px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464856270646343634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftGaB_Dpdq8ddyCGzOH7NGQ6UXAxEJnPQX5OKfJMcxNQpU9sA1veEI6ILR6NDgbPiODZgumNcEvFQhIo6TkASFP4m7egK_WUorw4HshfB9-IhRvev5f0fwsGkPXo5CDD-9IpToYIDBxXE/s320/26870_434995353834_709208834_5560548_5264472_n.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#993300;"> 17 weeks along :)</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqrdm4rW3yYPRV0k7sw4QN9HFVh6UOl7syDO77WEc5PnIpyRUOE_Ly279HNaBKlkEpA79hhQ2Jb7ux0GwbR1bM9jVG4xjXx-Tiq37WNocjtSpcOKA2TVnKMP_yiaxkg0i-cg5bytA_bsz/s1600/26870_434995418834_709208834_5560552_326719_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464856262219131378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqrdm4rW3yYPRV0k7sw4QN9HFVh6UOl7syDO77WEc5PnIpyRUOE_Ly279HNaBKlkEpA79hhQ2Jb7ux0GwbR1bM9jVG4xjXx-Tiq37WNocjtSpcOKA2TVnKMP_yiaxkg0i-cg5bytA_bsz/s320/26870_434995418834_709208834_5560552_326719_n.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#993300;">At Dove Mountain (Marana, AZ) enjoying the breathtaking views and fresh air.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgVAZZ9VNLe3VAaE8yb4ROE0AaUjXzaCjvrqDmISgL5FJ-nY-aJGuEwEgv7GjszNO6jwjEoAxX7nFP8juosfOWf2R1kBYFw4N8etGsqcK_gqvnQY5oUQZ5GMsDGCQ4ws2kOJ3sj6wtcrx/s1600/26870_434995368834_709208834_5560549_7325327_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464856259020012850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMgVAZZ9VNLe3VAaE8yb4ROE0AaUjXzaCjvrqDmISgL5FJ-nY-aJGuEwEgv7GjszNO6jwjEoAxX7nFP8juosfOWf2R1kBYFw4N8etGsqcK_gqvnQY5oUQZ5GMsDGCQ4ws2kOJ3sj6wtcrx/s320/26870_434995368834_709208834_5560549_7325327_n.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#993300;">Happy Anniversary to us! We went to the Ritz Carlton in Marana for our Anniversary. What a weekend.</span></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#993300;">1</span><span style="color:#993300;"> whole year has passed since we have been married. It's seems like yesterday that I married the most wonderful guy I could find. He is perfect for me and makes me laugh and smile each day. People always say the first year is the hardest, but for us it was the easiest. I feel blessed to call him my hubby. He never strays from what is important and always makes me feel loved. I know in my heart that he will be the best Daddy to our chldren and I am thankful that I have such faith in him. It's so fun to be sharing every moment of this life together and I look forward to many more years of unconditional love, joy and adventure.</span></span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>The Munguia'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870166434918207609noreply@blogger.com0