Cristian and Chelsea: No More Shows

So my program was pushed back until Sept 17th. I already started though a few days ago because I couldn't wait and have dropped 4 lbs. Feeling pretty good, but it is going to be VERY hard getting up in the morning since Violet has decided to be on a random schedule out of nowhere. Hopefully we can get that all sorted and I can get enough sleep to be able to get up and work out.

She's growing up.
She's rolled over once or twice, has found her toes, has started to really giggle more and more and is becoming more aware of everything around her. She's so much fun, and we really can't get enough of her.
Story time.

This last Sunday we went to feed the ducks (as we do every Sunday). For some reason there were a TON of them there. Seriously. I've never seen so many ducks at that dam. There was such a commotion with all the little kids tossing in bread and ducks quacking here and there. Violet though it was HILARIOUS. She just started laughing so hard while Cristian tried to get her close enough to them to really see them. She had a great time, and I think we did to just hearing that cute little laugh of hers. She's the best.

There are little things like that every day that give me reason to smile. No matter how hard the night is with her, or how little sleep I get, or how hungry I feel, her little smile after a good feed and a good nap lift my soul. Her little dimple makes it all worth it to me and I love her so much.
Cristian has been such a help with her. And around the house. He's so good at giving her baths, helping me out with the dishes and taking out the trash. I really feel like we've gotten ourselves into a good groove and it's great.

Some things coming up:

We are FINALLY getting Cristian his ring. It's about time right? And now it's happening. We're heading down on Thursday to get it and I'm so excited!
Violet is having her second round of shots here in the next couple of weeks. Not really excited about that one, but we DID survive the last and we'll do the same thing here in a few weeks.
Selling one of Cristian's motors that are in storage. It will be nice to have some more money in savings, and maybe a bit to play with.
Getting the house ready for Halloween!! I feel like a 5 year old but I can't wait to carve pumpkins, get candy for Halloweeners, and get a costume for Violet. We already know what she's going as, but I think I'll leave that to the imagination for a just a bit longer... she's going to be adorable.. and Cristian LOVES the idea!

Other news:
We watch Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef together every Tuesday night. Those shows had their finales last night... I don't know what we're going to do. Find a new show I guess. We are also going to be doing our own Mystery Box Challenge here in a few days.

And now. A proud mommy/wife moment.
Today Cristian surprised me. He has a very kind heart, and I know that because I see what he does within our own home. Today he came home for lunch with the thought of making some food for one of the homeless veterans who hangs around WalMart. It made me so happy I almost started crying. It was a good reminder that there is plenty to do here in the valley. I've been longing of going on another Humanitarian Aid trip and have been sad because we have no funds for me to do it, but it was awesome for him to show me that there are ways I can help people out here. And doing that I think makes both of us happy. I'm so proud of him and he really does want to become a better person, and that makes me want to be a better person also. Enough mush ;)

And now for some blessing photos of Violet!