Saving

So we've finally figured out a budget system that has successfully proven to be awesome over the past month. The best part about this whole new thing is that we'll be saving several hundred dollars a month if we stick to it and no major emergencies come up (they probably will though right?). I think this has been figured out just in time to. My family has been talking about having our family reunion in either Fiji or Australia (in about 2 years) and tickets will be pricey. I'm all for it though and I really hope that we can stick to this.
The last couple weeks have been adventures. We had our last couple of days at the outdoor swimming pool with Violet, and then we finally made it down to Hogle Zoo ( something we've been trying to do for awhile). It was good for us to get out, splurge, and do something different. I think we all needed it and I felt fully refreshed ready to tackle life when we got back. Cristian even got to eat is pho.

I've been thinking about getting a job and the restaurant I worked at when Cristian and I first met. They're re-opening ( they closed because of flooding and other things) and with the way things are going it might just be good for me to have a small part time job. Lessen the stress on Cristian. Give me something do so I feel like I'm contributing a little more to the welfare of my family. Cristian isn't a huge fan of the idea but it would only be about 2 shifts a week and I think the benefits would out weigh the cons.

Anyway.
Violet, of course is learning more and more each day, and get stronger with each passing moment. I know I sound like a mom but she truly is growing up SO fast to me. The other day I was nursing her and looking down on that precious little face of hers. I started crying because of how happy I felt. She makes everything okay, all the time. Sure like with everything else there are tough moments and I can't always figure out what is it that makes her cry or fuss, but at the end of the day when I kiss her little chubby cheeks goodnight I am happy. I feel peace. I feel like being a mom is the only thing I really want to do with my life, because so far it's been the most satisfying experience OF my life. And there are always new things to learn, or research, or figure out. She really is my everything and I'm trying to soak up all the moments because who knows what tomorrow could bring.

I love her.
I love Cristian.
I love our little family.


In less mushy news I've been decorating our house!!
The bathroom is done,  I'm working on the kitchen, and I've been coming up with some fall awesomeness for our living room and mantle. I even went out and bought pumpkins for our porch and a lovely little fall wreath for our door. I've also been working very hard at becoming more confident in the kitchen. I've been trying to do new things. Spicy Thai noodles, pot roast,  lime infused honey crusted chicken ( all of these thanks to Pinterest) and all have pleased my husband very much. I'm not the best when it comes to cooking, but I am trying to learn and maybe one day I'll call myself a cook. Not today though lol.

My weight loss program.
I am pleased to report that the workout group I've joined ( which started just last week) is awesome and I have thus far lost 3lbs-4 lbs before the program on my own. It's hard waking up, and even worse when I feel sore and achey with a 4 month old to take care of the rest of the day-but my mood is improving, it's something that I'm doing for me (I love my family, but am SO glad that I have this little part of the day entirely to myself), and I am starting to feel so much better.

Halloween is coming up and we've decided on a costume for Violet. Won't be unveiling the mystery yet, but I DO need to start working on her costume. Pretty excited about it.
All around things are good, and hopefully looking up in the future also.
:D