How it all began

Ralph and I have been together since the summer of 2008 but it all began in 1992. Ralph's sister, Colleen and I have been best friends since 6th grade and we grew up at each other's houses throughout the years. Ralph was always around but being the younger brother was forbidden to be around us (not that he wanted to make up dances with us). We said hi during high school and when I needed a jersey to wear to school on Fridays, Ralph was nice enough to let me wear his. He visited Kent State while I was there once to look at the football team and campus but decided against attending. He joined the Marine Corps and we spoke through emails every now and then just to see how the other was doing. Life went on and our paths finally crossed again in 2008 when Colleen invited me to their families yearly 4th of July party. Ralph was home on leave from Iraq and I just moved back to Cincinnati. This time when we saw each other things seemed a little different and the rest is history. In December 2011 we were engaged, July 2012 we were married, April 2013 we bought our first house and March 2014 we had our first child, Braxten! Each year has been more blessed than the last and we are so excited to see where our future takes us!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Braxten's First Month

    

The first month has flown by! Braxten has changed so much in such a short time, it's amazing to see the difference one month makes. Withing this month he...
  • Has become a chubby baby!!! We love the rolls!
  • Has met all the immediate family of Mommy and Daddy - and loves them all!
  • Had his first outing to Home Depot
  • Pooped on Pop :)
  • Peed on Aunt Sarah 3 times when she offered to change his diaper :)
  • Laughs and smiles in his sleep which is the most amazing sound and sight
  • Learned to sleep in his crib between 5-8 hours in a row at night
  • Follows a daily schedule since 2.5 weeks of life (he is doing great!)
  • Loves car rides and walks in the stroller
  • Snuggles his head into your neck as you hold him
  • Loves sitting up on Daddy's lap like a big boy and sleeping on Mommy's shoulder
     Braxten has brought smiles to everyone's face that he meets and loves to be held by everyone. We are one lucky family to feel all the love of so many amazing people! Thank you to all of friends and family for stopping by, sending thoughtful gifts, random phone calls, tasty dinners and all of your support as our lives have changed in such an amazing way!

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