8 Months Old...

Our sweet pea is 8 months old! She is trying so hard to crawl and I just know that she'll get it soon. Right now she barrel rolls to where ever she wants to be. It's quit humorous! It can be dangerous too so I thought this basket idea worked out well and she actually liked it!

She is eating lots of everything now. We're pureeing and freezing most of her food in ice trays. She loves chicken, sweet potatoes and apples and anything sweet like the Mama!

I took this while she was napping. She looks the way I feel at the end of a long day!

Another Day In The park...

Today was 82 and sunny! Sophie and I took full advantage. There is a small park in our neighborhood, but it was all muddy. Luckily we found a dry patch of grass to sit on and have some fun in the sun!

Don't worry she had her SPF 70+ Coppertone on! Daddy is very protective especially when it come to being in the sun...with Mama too! After the park we took a nice long walk and with all the fresh air Sophie was ready for her afternoon nap.

Easter In The Ozarks...

We had an awesome first Easter with Sophie. It was so great because we got to spend it with the fam:) It was a lot of driving for such a short trip(19 hours), but so worth it to be together at the lake. Mamaw got this adorable outfit for Sophie. I just love the hat!! Auntie Bre and Uncle Eric got her a sweet My First Easter and dress outfit and Diva and Gampy went all out with about 10 beautiful outfits, a bunch of shoes and lot of other fun gifts. One of my favorites was the blow up floating raft for the pool, with a tent to block the sun. I can't wait until our pool opens to try it out!

The weather on Saturday was perfect and we spent most of the day enjoying every second of it! It was awesome!



That night we went to dinner at Backwater Jacks for some good food and lots of fun! I wish the trip could have been longer, but we will be back in 4 weeks for Memorial Day!!

My Birthday and More...

My beautiful birthday flowers and gifts! Thank you so much everyone! Jake and I actually got to go out for a drink since his parents were in town! We had a lot of fun, but we missed our little one so much we came home shortly after:) It was still great to get out for a bit.


The Campione's came to visit last week. We had a lot of fun. We went to their timeshare for the weekend in Tyler, Texas. Thanks to Grandma and Gramps she has a big girl walker now! She can touch on her tippy toes so I am sure she will be cruising soon!


Mama's birthday pictures with the best gift of all!


Easter pictures outside. I don't want to give to many away because many of you will see them on your Easter card coming soon!


Sophie a little over 7 months old. Look at that sad little face. She looks like she's saying, "Come on...are you really taking more pictures of me!"

A Tribute To My 20's...

I attended Eastern Illinois for 3 and a half years. I was a sophomore when I turned 20. What a great year! I lived in Lawson Hall and met some of my best friends still today. One being my roommate Cathy. That year I went on Spring break in Panama City, with Alicia and Jen and randoms we met when we got there. It was a trip to remember! My Junior year I turned 21. We celebrated like every other 21 year old did. We went to the bars we had been going to for about a year already, but since it was legal now it was that much cooler! I Graduated from Eastern with a bachelors degree in Speech Communication on December 19, 2001.

I missed dancing so much that I auditioned for the AFL team Chicago Rush. I made it out of 120 girls and I was living my dream dancing my heart out. With Tony starting in the NFL and me finding dance again, we couldn't make it work.

I met Ryan and thought he was, "The One." Wow, if I would have only known how all that would have turned out it could have saved many tears and years! Needless to say, I was married November 5, 2005 and filed for divorced in May 2007. Following this was what I like to call my "Growth Period." For as long as I can remember I have been searching. Searching for the best job, my break into entertainment, the perfect guy, what I want out of life, etc. During this "Growth Period" I found it. I found a job that made me happy for my abilities and educational background. I regained my relationship with God and prayed often about showing me why all this was happening. I started reading. I was more of an un-finisher when it came to books before, reading the first few chapters then tossing it aside. I even started running! Now, if you know me at all, I hate running. A few years ago I decided to do a 5k with Bre and Uncle Rod, I was sick the entire last mile! But for some reason during this time running was my escape. I ran everyday. I felt revived afterward and like I could do anything. I learned so much about myself in those couple of years and I needed that time to find myself. I found the courage to walk away from being unhappy, but it took walking away before I could ever have all that I am blessed to have now. I am proud of who I have become. Without the happiness and tough times that I have had, I wouldn't be the person I am now. I have so very much to be thankful for.

My biggest blessing came on August 18, 2008, Sophia Grace. Sophie is the best gift I have ever received. My family and friends have been my support and love through everything, always, no matter how much they agreed or disagreed with my decisions. I am so blessed to have each of you in my life. And Jake, he came along at the perfect time. I had found myself. I was happy and ready for a real relationship. I am thankful everyday that he came into my life when he did. I am ready to close this chapter in my life. My 30's are just beginning and I am excited to see all the happiness, love and memories it will bring.

Rainy Days In Shreveport

This week has been pretty dreary. Not much sunshine all week. I don't know about everyone else, but when the sun is shining I am smiling! Sophie and I are just getting back into the swing of things being back in Louisiana and already I feel like she is bored! So today we went in her room and dumped all the toys in the baskets out, to change up the scenery. She loved it! We had a blast revisiting old toys and opening some new ones she is just now old enough for.

Jake and I wanted to have some fun too so we broke out Scrabble! This was a recent purchase
for nights like these. It's rainy, there's absolutely nothing on television and a glass of wine and a game of Scrabble sound perfect!



Rainy days aren't so bad after all:)

Bre and Eric's Wedding Day

What an awesome day!!! On March 14, 2009 Bre Scarcelli and Eric Alberico got married!!!! The ceremony was beautiful with the strings playing throughout the vows and the decorations perfectly put in place. We then headed up to Naperville River Walk to take some outdoor pictures. The weather was perfect...5o's and sunny exactly what Bre had hoped for. When we arrived at the reception, Seven Bridges Golf Club, was lit up with white Christmas lights and beautiful flower arrangements in tall vases on the tables was the perfect touch. We all had a great time dancing, and spending time with friends and family we don't often get to see. Here a few pictures of their spectacular day!

The girls went to the salon to get beautified for Bre's big day! We had Mimosa's and snacks and laughs all morning long. Bre looked gorgeous!!

Bre's first love...her Daddy.

The bubbles looked awesome in pictures. It's official Bre's married!!

The Alberico's in the party bus.

Beer run to Jewel...don't all bride and grooms stop at Jewel for some great pics???

Daddy daughter dance to Cinderella. Not a dry eye in the house!

Our little one found herself an Alberico too!