Gianna bowling at Haleighs birthday party

Thank goodness for sisters who just know when you need help!! I was not able to make it to the party, but they came and got Gianna and let her celebrate Haleigh's birthday with them. Thanks again!!

16 Months

What's in that milk?

Did she drink Mommy's Milk?

Gianna and her Daddy

One of the hardest things for me to deal with in this whole process is that I will not be present for every second in Gianna's life, but this video proves that I chose the best Daddy ever for Gianna. She is my precious miracle!!!!

Quote of the day

I never knew how much love my heart could hold until someone called me “Mommy.”
- Author Unknown

Gianna Kick, Kick, Kick

Gianna and I took a mommy and me swimming class that was two weeks long. I knew she was doing a good job, but the other day at the pool confirmed this. Tami and I went to a playgroop on Friday where we were supposed to go swimming. Of course we got there and it was freezing and windy, but Gianna wanted to go in the pool so I told Tami to put floaties on Gianna. I figured because it was so cold she would put her feet in and get out. I was wrong. She got in the pool and took off. It was nice because I did not have to get in. She just kicked around the pool and giggled. If she got anywhere near her cousin Peyton she would kick harder and just laugh hysterically trying to catch him even though she had no shot. I am absolutely amazed at how fast she is growing up.

Gianna's swimming lessons

Thanks to Grandma Fortunato we were able to sign up for a Mommy and Me swim class. Gianna had a blast the first day. The reason she is only in half a swim suit is that she is so small and skinny that I have been unable to find swimming diapers in her size so thankfully the host of the swim classes had the bottoms of a swim suit that would work. She is learning to blow bubbles in the water, kick her legs, hold on to a wall and dunk her heads under water. She loves it. After her first swim class she was so tired she fell asleep on the 10 minute drive home. She was so hungry after that she had a taco for dinner. I am so amazed at how fast she is growing and changing. I am amazed at how smart she has become and hope that I show her everyday what a miracle she is to me.