A year later

Last fourth of July we went to my friends parent's house in Santa Barbara. They always have a really nice gathering and it has seemed to become kind of a tradition to either spend that day or at least some time around the fourth with Kate, there. We decided to take a picture of our boys in the same spot as last year and it is so cute to see the difference.

2010

2011

I can't wait to see what they look like next year.

I like hats!

New life

I am pregnant. I don't think I have officially declared that anywhere yet, and it feels good to say. My beautiful son is going to have a playmate, a best friend, a brother whom he can torture, love, and bond with. Although it is so exciting and scary, it also leaves me a little puzzled and slightly sad. When we found out that we were pregnant it seemed that all at once we got news that four other very close friends were expecting as well. I could not contain the excitement that I had!!! And then all of the the sudden that extreme high took an enormous hit. Miscarriage. Something I know all too well, something that is actually common, but something that is so mindblowingly devastating it is hard to describe. Two of those very special people to me are no longer expecting a child, and my imense capacity for empathy leaves me in a horrible depressing state. Maybe because memories of surgery and pain and loss flood back to me. I know how it feels and it is not a feeling that I wish anyone else to experience. At the same time, I hope that I can be a source of knowledge and support, and most of all, a source of hope. When I first went through my difficulties in keeping a baby, I was really blown away. I did not know women went through this. I did not know that it could eventually work out. I did not know if I would ever have a baby. Now that we are expecting our second wonderful boy, I hope that I can help to reassure my friends that even though this is happening now, there are wonderful things to come. I can't wait to eventually help them welcome their little ones to this world.

So happy!

4 more days of school and I get to be with this adorable munchkin all summer!!!! I cannot wait to go to the park and the beach and hang out with friends and to just be able to be with him all of the time. I feel like I miss so much when I am at work all of the time, and I just can't wait!!!!

Walking

I'm really good at this walking thing until somebody moves the truck.

Yippee, I'm one

This picture was taken on the morning of his first birthday, which was already 3 weeks ago! I just can't believe it!

364 Days

I have been a mother for 364 days. My beautiful boy was born the day after Mother's day last year, so I have had to wait the longest amount of days possible to be able to celebrate this day with my husband and son. It has been the most incredible, challenging, entertaining, emotional 364 days of my life, and I have truly loved it so much. I never knew that my heart could yearn and ache for someone so much. I never knew that I could feel so guilty, and tired, and frustrated at times. I never knew that my life could be so different but feel like it has always been this way. I love you mom so much, and I have such a deep appreciation for what you have done for me and my sisters.

Happy mother's day to every woman that shares their love, caring, and knowledge with others in their life. You are amazing!

Swimming

Last Saturday Christopher had his first swimming lesson and it was awesome! I knew he would love it because bath time is his favorite. It was so much fun to see him just take it all in, and watch the other kids. He was splashed and dunked and took it like a champ! Daddy could not come because he had to work, but Auntie Whitney came to take some pictures of us. I can't wait until Chris can get in there with him next week. It was a really great morning.

My little model :)

NO TIME TO BLOG

No more single ladies

I can't believe that it has already been three weeks, but three weeks ago at this time I was dancing the night away at my sister's wedding. Yes, the third and final Guevara girl has taken a new name. It could not have been a more perfect day. It was emotional and so much FUN!!!! I am just sad that I have no more sisters to marry off. I love them so much, and I am so excitied for the next chapter in all of our relationships as husband and wives, and sisters!

Getting into trouble

9 months old

It almost pains me to say that my buba is nine months old. It is so crazy. He went to the doctor today and everything is perfect. He does have an unusually large head, but he is his father's son, so it was to be expected. He measured in at 22.9 pounds and 30 inches. He is also doing many new things. He says mama, dada, dog, and ball. He is also waving a lot and starting to blow kisses.

AND finally, finally, he got his first tooth!!!! One day shy of nine months it broke through. He is more than I could ever imagine and hope for, and I can't wait to see what he does next.

Look what I can do!!!!

I clap!




I crawl!

I pet!

And I Dunk!

A little sad to say goodbye

I have to admit that I am a little sad to say goodbye to 2010. Some monumental things happened in my life, and good or bad, it was an amazing year. Obviously we welcomed our wonderful Christopher into the world, but as I sit here it is hard to imagine that part of the past year was spent without him out of my belly. I know it is so cliche, and it actually pains me to say this, but time goes by so quickly! We spent 2 years trying to have a baby, and it was like being in a world where other things happened, but it was like they were fuzzy or on mute because the only thing we were focused on was trying to complete our world. So there went 2008 and 2009, and now here we are at the beginning of 2011, perfectly content with the world :)

So for no other reason then that I can look back and actually remember what happened to me in my life when I am old and have no memory left, ( who am I kidding. I already have no memory), a little year recap.

January
Can't hide it anymore! This is me on 1/15/2010, about two weeks after I was taken by ambulance from work to the hospital for heartburn. Long story. Everyone at work new after that episode.

February

I turned 28. No pictures of that sad day :)

And we began turning a room in our house from this
To this
March

Was a very difficult month. We lost my Grandfather, and it was really hard for everyone in my family. He was a force! And we miss him all of the time.
We also were able to celebrate life with a baby shower for, at that time, Baby ?. Yes we were those annoying people that would not tell people the name, mostly because we hadn't figured it out yet :)
We also welcomed a new member to the family: my new camera. March marked life A.C. , After Camera. It is amazing and I am a little addicted to it.

April
We celebrated another monumental occasion, my sister's Bridal Shower. With a month to go in my pregnancy, I played hostess, with major help from my mom and whit, to Keely's friends and our family to celebrate her upcoming wedding.
Here is Whitney and I resting and plating with baby Christopher after the shower.

Also April 16th was my last day of work for 4 blissful months.

MAY

WELCOME CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM POMPEY JR. This month my life changed forever.

I walked into the month like this
and left with
...our beautiful boy!

And 20 days later we were hereAt my sister Keely's wedding! I know. 20 days later. I remember running out to the motor home where Chris's parent were with the baby, before the ceremony, right after the ceremony, and during the reception to feed the baby. It was so stressful at the time, but funny to think about.

June
Baby's first Wine tasting trip.

July
Baby's first trip to the beach

August

First trip to the Zoo

September

First day away from Mommy, because I had to go back to work :(

And a night away when Chris and I attended my 10 year High School Reunion. Yikes!
Going back to elementary school with this photo!

October was pumpkins
November was turkey, and San Diego, and a first Carousel ride at the wild animal park!
And December was....Beer.
GRANDPA!!!No, it was lights, and trees, and presents, and family, and friends, and Santa, and magic, and happiness.

It was a dream come true! Here is to a wonderful 2011!

LOVE